Description
| Model 6120 CCD Image Sensor Specifications |
| Feature | Standard |
| CCD Manufacturer & Model | Sony ICX834 |
| CCD Architecture | Interline Transfer |
| Microlens | Yes |
| Anti-blooming | Yes – 800x suppression |
| Imager Size: (WxH) | 13.2mm x 8.8mm |
| Pixel Array (WxH): | 4250 x 2838 active (12 megapixels) |
| Pixel Size: | 3.1µm x 3.1µm |
| Typical Values | |
| Pixel Full Well Depth | 9,000 e- |
| Absolute Quantum Efficiency | Peak: 77% at 560nm |
| Pixel Dark Current | <0.002 electrons per second at -10°C |
| Intrinsic Read Noise | 1.6 electrons RMS |
| Dynamic Range | 75db |
Model 6120 Camera Specifications (See additional 6120wsg(-8) specifications below)
| Feature | Model 6120i | Model 6120s | Model 6120ws(-8) | |||
| CCD Image Sensor | Sony ICX834 | |||||
| Electronic Shutter | 100μsec to 240 minutes | 100μsec to 240 minutes | 100μsec to 240 minutes | |||
| Mechanical Shutter | No | Yes | Yes | |||
| Internal Color Filter Wheel | No | No | ws – 5-Position CFW ws-8 – 8-position CFW Holds 1.25″ or opt. 31mm filters |
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| Camera Body Configuration | Slim Enclosure |
Medium Enclosure |
Full Enclosure |
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| Dimensions | W4.45” x H4.45” x D1.68” (add 0.225″ for T-Mount) |
W4.45” x H4.45” x D2.00” (add 0.225″ for T-Mount) |
5-pos, W4.45” x H4.45” x D2.50” 8-pos, W5.86” x H5.56” x D2.50” (add 0.225″ for T-Mount) |
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| Weight, without Nosepiece | 26 oz. / 740g | 34 oz. / 950g | 5-pos, 40 oz. / 1130g 8-pos, 51 oz. / 1450g |
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| Optical Back Focus (w/o Filters in path) |
0.58″ w/ T-mount adapter 0.68″ w/ C-mount adapter 0.35″ w/ no adapter |
0.90″ w/ T-mount adapter 0.68″ w/ C-mount adapter 0.68″ w/ no adapter |
1.40″ w/ T-mount adapter 1.18″ w/ C-mount adapter 1.18″ w/ no adapter |
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| Thermoelectric CCD Cooling | Temperature regulation +/- 0.1°C, @ 0°C to -40°C CCD temperature | |||||
| In free air, Fans @ Full Speed |
Typically 40°C below ambient air with 85% cooling power | |||||
| With Opt Liquid Cooling – Fans Off | Typically 45°C below circulating liquid with 85% cooling power (adds 0.75″ to camera depth) |
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| Cooling Fan Control | Intelligent, user configurable | |||||
| Read Rate | User Selectable High Quality mode at 800KHz, High Speed mode at 8MHz | |||||
| Camera Gain | User Selectable High Gain 0.13 e-/ADU (default), Low Gain 0.28 e-/ADU | |||||
| Digital Resolution | 16 bits (both High Quality and High Speed mode) | |||||
| Total System Read Noise | <4 electrons RMS (typically <3.5 e- RMS, CCD specification limited) in High Quality mode Typically <7 electrons RMS (CCD specification limited) in High Speed mode |
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| Pixel Dark Current | <0.002 electrons per second at -10°C | |||||
| Full Image Read and Download Time | Typically <16 second (host computer dependent) in High Quality Mode (800KHz) Typically <2 second (host computer dependent) in High Speed Mode (8MHz) Image download times will be reduced with binning and/or subframe (ROI) |
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| Binning Modes | Symmetrical and Asymmetrical binning up to 9 pixels horizonally or vertically | |||||
| Status and Notification | User configurable multi-color LED status indicator and multifunction audible beeper. Over-temperature and high/low voltage alarms. |
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| Power Consumption | 12v, 2A (24 watts) at max cooling, max fans and filter moving (25 AC watts max with included 90-240V AC power supply) |
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| Operating Environment | Temperature: -20°C to 30°C, Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing | |||||
| Computer Connectivity | USB 2.0 High Speed (USB 1.1 compatible) | |||||
| Other Ports | Optically isolated 4 channel control port for telescope guiding or input/output shutter trigger (See API Reference Manual for details) |
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| T Mounting Adapter | Standard – T-Thread, 42mm x .75mm pitch | |||||
| C Mounting Adapter (1″ x 32TPI) (Not recommeded for 540i) |
Optional, C-Mount (Type I) lens focus compatible (17.5mm backfocus) |
Optional, C-Mount (Type II) lens focus compatible (17.5mm backfocus) |
Optional, for non-lens adapters and accessories (standard C-Mount lens does not reach focus at infinity) |
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| Nosepiece | Standard, T-Adapter to 2″ nosepiece Optional, T-Adapter to 1.25″ nosepiece |
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Additional Model 6120wsg(-8) Camera Specifications
| Feature | QSI 600 Series wsg(-8) | |
| Camera Body Configuration | Integrated Guider Port Enclosure |
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| Dimensions | 5-pos wsg, W4.45” x H5.0” x D3.08” 8-pos wsg-8, W5.86” x H6.1” x D3.08” (add 0.225″ for T-Mount, 0.35″ for 2.156″ thread mount) |
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| Weight, without Nosepiece | 5-pos, 46 oz. / 1300g 8-pos, 56 oz. / 1600g |
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| Optical Back Focus (without Filters in path) |
2.10″ (53.3mm) with 2.156″ thread adapter (optional) 1.98″ (50.2mm) with T mounting adapter 1.75″ (44.5mm) w/o mounting adapter |
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| Guide Camera Attachment | T-mount (42mm x 0.75mm) w/built-in manual rotator C-mount (1″ x 32 tpi) w/built-in manual rotator |
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| Guide Camera Optical Focal Depth | 12.5mm +/- 1.5mm (0.49″ +/- 0.06″) | |
| Face Plate Adapter | Standard adapter – T-mount (2.156″ x 24tpi adapter available) | |
| Nosepiece | Standard T-mount to 2″ nosepiece. Optional 2″ nosepiece for 2.156 adapter |
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